COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Godello
PRODUCER
Bodegas Estefanía
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Entrecuestas is a 100% Godello white wine from Bodegas Estefanía, produced under the Tilenus brand within the D.O. Bierzo region of Spain. The wine originates from a specific, high-altitude plot named 'Entrecuestas,' characterized by steep slopes, poor soils, and a significant presence of quartzite and stones. The vines are at least 22 years old. Bodegas Estefanía was founded by the Frías family and draws inspiration from the region's Roman history, with the Tilenus brand named after a Celtic deity. The renowned Raúl Pérez is the technical director. This wine is a limited production, emphasizing its exclusivity.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Entrecuestas' refers to the specific steep, high-altitude plot where the grapes are grown.
Fact 02
The wine features an elegant wax seal, highlighting its limited and exclusive production.
Fact 03
The Tilenus brand name is derived from the Celtic god Teleno, a parallel to the Roman god of war, Mars.
Fact 04
A Roman coin found in the vineyards is depicted on the bottle labels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Entrecuestas begins with a 24-hour pre-fermentation maceration with skins and seeds, followed by gentle pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in wooden vats using native yeasts. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of 11 to 12 months on its fine lees ('sur lie') in the same wooden vats. This meticulous process aims to capture the essence of the vineyard and develop the wine's characteristic complexity and texture. Production is limited, with numbered bottles.
